News Desk

It's Labour Weekend, and with three days off there's plenty on across Southland. Waka paddlers race on Lake Te Anau on Saturday, while anglers try their luck across Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri in the Stabicraft Te Anau Manapouri Fishing Classic, chasing a boat package worth

SIT Childcare has celebrated 30 years at its current site on the corner of Eye and Ness Streets, where spaces are currently available.

RealNZ has backed conservation for more than 70 years, and the new deal will see DOC, iwi and others identify a conservation focus for future years.

FENZ's chief executive has resigned effective immediately, as Invercargill firefighters head into their 72nd strike with a ballot on pay due in early November.

The Monowai Valley's sole road access point has had its weight limit cut at 28.5 tonnes for years — the replacement will handle vehicles up to 50 tonnes.

It's now a nationwide requirement to wear a lifejacket on recreational vessels six metres and under — here's what Southland water users need to know.

Forty food stalls, cultural performances and free activities drew the biggest crowd in the Hokonui Culture Feast's history — up from 2,500 last year.

From wilding pines to Fiordland marine protection, Environment Southland's Community Awards recognised winners across 10 categories at Thursday's 30th ceremony.